Titre : | Writing and Research : A Guide for Theological Studies |
Auteurs : | Kevin Gary Smith, Auteur |
Type de document : | texte imprimé |
Editeur : | Langham Global Library, 2016 |
ISBN/ISSN/EAN : | 978-1-78368-895-1 |
Format : | xiv + 202 p. |
Langues: | Anglais |
Index. décimale : | SB (Méthodes d'étude et de lecture, organisation personnelle du travail) |
Résumé : | Written in a simple yet engaging style, Dr Kevin Smith applies his years of experience and expertise in scholarly writing and research in this one-volume guide. Perfect as an introduction for new and continuing undergraduate or postgraduate students, this publication provides helpful guidelines and illustrations on all the elements that go into producing an academic work. Combining specific instruction on researching and preparing an academic work, as well as practical advice for task management, makes this an ideal go-to guide for students and supervisors alike. |
Note de contenu : |
- Foreword
- Preface PART A - ACADEMIC WRITING - 1. Writing Assignments: Plan Your Essay / Write Your Essay / Summary - 2. Scholarly Writing: Some Thoughts about Structure (Triads; Headings; Bridging and Summarising; Footnotes) / A Few Tips concerning Style / General Advice about Presentation / Summary - 3. In-Text Citations: The Advantages of In-Text Citations / The Elements of In-Text Citations / How to Add an In-Text Citation / How to Handle Variations on the Main Elements (Problems Related to the Author; Problems Related to the Date; Problems Related to the Page) / Some Loose Ends (How to Cite Scripture; How to Order Groups of Citations; How to Punctuate In-Text Citations; How Often to Repeat an In-Text Citation) / Summary - 4. Footnote Citations: Two Types of Footnotes / Advantages of Footnote Citations / Principles of Footnote Citation / Examples of Common Footnote Citations (Footnotes for Books; Footnotes for Articles; Footnotes for Electronic Resources; Footnotes for Other Resources) / Multiple Citations in One Footnote - 5. The Bibliography: Types of Bibliographies / How to Compose a Bibliography Entry / Examples of Common Bibliography Entries (Bibliography Entries for Books; Bibliography Entries Articles; Bibliography Entries for Electronic Resources) / Bibliography Entries for Other Sources / Punctuation in a Bibliography / How to Order the Works in a Bibliography / Summary - 6. Plagiarism: Defining Plagiarism / Dealing with Plagiarism / Avoiding Plagiarism / Recognising Plagiarism / Undermining Research / Challenging Plagiarisers - 7. Formatting an Academic Paper: The Cover Page / The Declaration and Dedication (only for theses) / Abstract / Table of Contents / Normal Pages / Headers and Footers / The First Page / Numbered and Bulleted Lists / Tables and Figures / Bibliography - 8. Software for Bible Study: The Benefits of Software / The Limitations of Software / The Categories of Software / Free Online Applications (New Testament and Greek; Old Testament and Hebrew) / Commercial Software Programmes PART B - THEOLOGICAL RESEARCH - 9. Thesis Requirements : Bachelor’s Level / Masters Level / Doctoral Level / Summary - 10. The Research Proposal: The Value of a Research Proposal / The Elements of a Research Proposal (Part 1 : The Research Problem; Part 2: The Research Plan) / The Preparation of a Research Proposal / Summary - 11. The Research Problem: The Process at a Glance / The Research Idea / The Preliminary Literature Review / The Main Problem / The Key Questions / Fleshing out the Problem (The Hypothèses; The Delimitations; The Definitions; The Presuppositions; The Value) / Summary - 12. The Research Plan: The Design / The Methodology (The Tools; The Data; The Presentation) / The Bibliography - 13. Biblical Exegesis: Presuppositions of Evangelical Exegesis / Design for an Exegetical Study (Section 1: The Introduction; Section 2: The Context; Section 3: The Meaning; Section 4: The Significance; Section 5: The Conclusion) / Writing Up an Exegetical Study (The Commentary Structure; The Topical Structure) / Summary - 14. Systematic Theology: Presuppositions of Evangelical Theology / Steps in Evangelical Theology (Step 1 : Identify All the Scriptures That Address the Topic; Step 2: Analyse Each Scripture to Determine Its Meaning; Step 3: Deduce Timeless Principles Taught by Groups of Scriptures; Step 4: Construct a Theory to Account for All the Relevant Data) / Basic Design for Evangelical Theology (Section 1: Introduction; Section 2: Current Views; Section 3: Biblical Evidence; Section 4: Theory Construction; Section 5: Contemporary Significance) / Alternate Design for Evangelical Theology (Section 1: Introduction; Section 2: The Informing Theology; Section 3: The Anchor Text; Section 4: The Developing Theology; Section 5: The Contemporary Significance) / Summary - 15. Practical Theology: Nature of Practical Theology / Steps in Practical Theology / Basic Design for Practical Theology (1. Introduction; 2. Present Situation; 3. Preferred Scenario; 4. Practical Suggestions) / Advanced Designs for Practical Theology / Alternative Design for Practical Theology / Summary - 16. The Literature Review: Why You Must Do a Literature Review / How Your Literature Review Will Be Judged / How to Obtain Sources for Your Literature Review / Summary - 17. Descriptive Research: Understanding Descriptive Research (Its Nature; Its Purpose; Its Characteristics; Its Value; Its Limitation) / Conducting Descriptive Research (Step 1: Set the Research Objective; Step 2: Review Related Research; Step 3: Design the Approach; Step 4: Develop Instruments; Step 5: Select the Participants (population sample); Step 6: Describe the Data Collection Procedures; Step 7: Analyse and Interpret the Data; Step 8: Draw Conclusions; Step 9: Write the Report) / Summary - 18. Other Types of Theological Research: Empirical Research (IMRAD) / Book Reviews / Case Studies / Congregational Analysis - Appendix A: Common Abbreviations (Books of the Bible; Versions of the Bible) - Appendix B: Abbreviations for Journals, Periodicals, Major Reference Works, and Series - Select Bibliography |
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Code-barres | Cote | Support | Localisation | Section | Disponibilité |
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SB R004 | SB R004 | Livre | Bibliothèque principale | Ouvrages de référence | Consultation sur place Exclu du prêt |